The "Demon Personality" had just noticed that the "Cross" cared deeply about "faith in the gods," so he had bargained with it to see whether he could provoke it.
The result surprised the "Demon Personality" a little. He had actually managed to anger it.
Naturally, he would not let this opportunity slip by. He immediately used Detonate Desire.
The surrounding light visibly trembled, and the "Blazing White Spears" thrusting toward Raphael wavered noticeably. They faded slightly, showing signs of dispersing.
All of this proved that the "Demon Personality's" attack had worked.
But a second later, the "Blazing White Spears" attacking Raphael solidified again and shot toward him.
Raphael remained calm. With a raised hand, he summoned the projection of the "Eye of Illusions." The moment it appeared, it took the shape of a dome and covered him.
Thud, thud, thud!
The "Blazing White Spears" struck the black dome like stones hitting sheet metal, showing no sign of piercing it.
Raphael had thought of this use for the projection during the Battle of Bidis. The power forming it was of an extremely high level. Generally speaking, even gods in poor condition would struggle to break a shield made from it, so blocking the "Cross's" attacks posed no difficulty at all.
Upon seeing the projection, the "Cross" spoke in a grave tone. "The power of a sefirah?"
The "Demon Personality" chuckled. "It's too late to beg for mercy now."
The majestic power snorted. "Let's see how long you can hide in there."
The light in the chapel brightened further. Even inside the shield, Raphael felt that the glare made it impossible to keep his eyes open.
Thud!
Just then, the church shook violently, as though something heavy had struck it.
Raphael breathed a sigh of relief. Just in time.
Thud-crash!
The church's